Coriocella is a genus of small slug-like sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Velutinidae.[2]
The ear-shaped shell is extremely thin, even membranous in part and concealed in the mantle. It has a small spiral turn at the apex. The aperture is very large. The shell lacks a columella.
The soft body is elliptical and much depressed. The borders of the mantle are very thin, notched in front and spreading out widely. The oval foot is very small. The head is scarcely distinct. The two short and rather thick tentacles are contractile and concealed under the shield. The eyes are situated at the base of the tentacles.[3]
Species within the genus Coriocella include:
Coriocella is a genus of small slug-like sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Velutinidae.
Coriocella est un genre de mollusques gastéropodes de la famille des Velutinidae.
Leur coquille est couverte d'un épais manteau mou qui les fait ressembler à des éponges toxiques, dissuadant les prédateurs. Pour cette raison, on les appelle parfois « coquillages-éponges » (sponge snails en anglais).
Selon World Register of Marine Species (14 août 2014)[1] :
Coriocella est un genre de mollusques gastéropodes de la famille des Velutinidae.
Coriocella is een geslacht van weekdieren uit de klasse van de Gastropoda (slakken).
Coriocella is een geslacht van weekdieren uit de klasse van de Gastropoda (slakken).
